Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
978C77
RGB
151, 140, 119
HSL
39, 13%, 53%
HSB
39, 21%, 59%
CMYK
0, 7, 21, 41
LAB
59, 2, 13
LCH
59, 13, 83
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 84
XYZ
25, 27, 21
LUV
59, 8, 17
HWB
39, 47%, 41%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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